Alterations at Posts to be Submitted with Returns, Etc.
Document 1799Hodgdon has directed that when alterations are made at any of the posts, the documents associated with them should accompany the returns. Wilkins points out that when transfers are made from one post to another the associated vouchers cannot be produced immediately for the returns. Wilkins directs Quartermasters as to how to set up their books. General returns from the western posts are enclosed.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hodgdon has directed that when alterations are made at any of the posts, the documents associated with them should accompany the returns. Wilkins points out that when transfers are made from one post to another the associated vouchers cannot be produced immediately for the returns. Wilkins directs Quartermasters as to how to set up their books. General returns from the western posts are enclosed.
Date
12/12/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Document number
1799121280201
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Wilkins
quartermasters
Miller
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Notable items
posts
returns
vouchers
spurs
book
stores
accounts